The cyclonic storm Fani, that is brewing in the Bay of Bengal, lies about 870 kilometres south-east of Chennai. It is projected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and later a very severe cyclonic storm by Wednesday, May 1.

Cyclone Fani to intensify into ‘very severe’ storm, no direct impact for Tamil Nadu

With cyclone Fani likely to move northwestwards and then recurve north-northeastwards, Odisha Government on Sunday asked district collectors and departments concerned to remain alert and take necessary measures in advance.

Cyclone Fani to intensify into 'severe cyclonic storm'; Odisha government asks authorities to remain alert

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are expected to receive heavy rainfall from Sunday due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal which could transform into Cyclone Fani, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.

Cyclone Fani expected to hit Tamil Nadu coast on April 30

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Cyclone Fani to intensify into ‘very severe’ storm, no direct impact for Tamil Nadu

Cyclone Fani to intensify into 'severe cyclonic storm'; Odisha government asks authorities to remain alert

Cyclone Fani expected to hit Tamil Nadu coast on April 30